Vaccines

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 25, 2018
"Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain"—Really?? Are there any benefits to using fermented turmeric? "I'm going to South India soon. Should I get vaccinations? Which ones?; "My mother washes her hands excessively, could you discuss OCD?" Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 21, Part 2
July 23, 2018
A cardiologist argues “Carbohydrates are killing us”; What did stone agers really eat? Research reveals high-fat diet, but early adoption of grains; Supplements for pregnancy; Mothers’ microbiome impacts risk for kids’ autism; Does NT Factor combat medication-induced fatigue in patients taking heart drugs? Doctors give patients only 11 seconds to explain reason for visit before interrupting them; Beef jerky and processed meat associated with manic episodes; What vaccination schedule for kids? What’s the role of the amino acid l-threonine? Buy-out regret: owners of small vitamin companies rue their decision to be acquired by big conglomerates; Watching food shows may prompt weight gain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 20, 2018
What is your opinion of the Right to Try Act?; I would like your opinion on the new shingles vaccine. Is it better than the old one? Do you recommend it? Do I really need the shingles vaccine if I have a good immune system? I had chicken pox as a kid.; I've read that VSL#3 probiotic is the most effective for treating IBD and IBS. Do you find that's true? I'm 84 with a calcium score of 413. What, if anything, should I do to minimize CVD risk?; If no amount of cadmium is acceptable, where does this leave my daily serving of organic dark chocolate? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for May 26, Part 1
May 28, 2018
Drug companies have a problem: Curing patients is bad for business; A caller with PVCs wonders if they may have something to do with her vagus nerve and digestive problems; Is the new shingles vaccine (Shingrix) worth taking? Study concludes it’s nearly impossible to achieve a totally gluten-free diet; Pharma launches new celiac treatment trials; A prebiotic supplement shows promise in alleviating osteoarthritis; Underused coronary artery calcium testing bests stress tests for predicting heart risk. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for April 14, Part 1
April 16, 2018
Flu vaccine may prompt “Dengue-like” reaction when recipients get flu; Medical students complain they learn nothing about nutrition; Authors of medical textbooks receive undisclosed payments from drug companies and device manufacturers; An 86 year old seeks natural support for hair loss; Restroom hand dryers spew bacteria onto hands, into air; A disturbing link between statin drug use and ALS; Sitting, known to be bad for the heart, now found to be bad for the brain; New evidence exonerates once-maligned full-fat dairy. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

HPV Vaccines: The Risks vs. the Potential Benefits, Part 1
March 29, 2018
"Manufactured Crisis: HPV Hype & Horror"—the title of a new documentary (www.hpvvaxfilm.com) by the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH-USA.org). We talk to the producer Tim Reihm, Communications Director for ANH and Rob Verkerk, Executive and Scientific Director of ANH International. Why is there a need for this documentary? What are some of the side effects of the vaccine? Is it as effective as claimed? Can immunity wane after several decades? Doesn’t casting doubt on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine put the public at risk? Will there be an attempt to censor or suppress this documentary? Are there vested interests promoting the vaccine? Are they active in urging legislators to pass laws requiring compulsory vaccination? Why the visceral reaction to anyone perceived to be an “anti-vaxxer”? What’s are alternatives to the HPV vaccine in terms of cervical CA prevention? Click HERE for part 2.

HPV Vaccines: The Risks vs. the Potential Benefits, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with the producers of "Manufactured Crisis: HPV Hype & Horror," a new documentary by the Alliance for Natural Health. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
October 4, 2017
What is your opinion of the Shingles vaccine? Would you please discuss sero-negative autoimmunity? Red yeast rice doesn't work for me, what else can I take for my cholesterol? I have delayed orgasm due to peripheral neuropathy from chemo, is there any help for me? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Women’s Health, Part 1
August 10, 2017
Should your daughters be getting the HPV vaccine? Did Angelina Jolie have other options besides bilateral mastectomy and ovarian surgery? Dr. Christine Horner, a board-certified surgeon and author of “Waking the Warrior Goddess,” the most comprehensive guide to all research-proven natural approaches to prevent and fight breast cancer, discusses the pros and cons of the Gardasil vaccine: Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Are there natural alternatives for prevention and treatment of HPV infections leading to cervical cancer? What role can AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) play in bolstering the immune system? What should women who test positive for the BRCa gene do? What are some natural ways of minimizing breast cancer risk? What supplements are beneficial? Is soy a no-no? Dr. Horner raises questions about routine screening mammograms. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Women’s Health, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Christine Horner, a board-certified surgeon and author of "Waking the Warrior Goddess." Click HERE for part 1.